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Raptors lose just their second game since February 21st (29:33); the Jets trade up in the NFL draft, Sal Capaccio explains have it effects the Bills (80:37); Eric Smith breaks down the awful officiating in the Raptors versus OKC game (93:05); and Canadian hockey stars Erica Howe and Renata Fast are in studio setting the scene for the Clarkson Cup Final (140:46).

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CWHL title to be decided this Sunday

March 19 2018

Toronto Furies' Renata Fast & Erica Howe from the Markham Thunder join Greg Brady & Elliott Price to discuss Fast's silver medal in the Winter Games, the rivalry with the Americans, to preview the Clarkson Cup Final featuring Howe's Thunder against the Kunlun Red Star, and the growth of the league.

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Raptors need to work on their ability to stay cool

March 19 2018

Raptors radio voice Eric Smith shares his thoughts on an exciting game against the Thunder being overshadowed by questionable officiating that went against both teams and resulted in the ejections of Dwane Casey, DeMar DeRozan & Serge Ibaka.

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Leafs a lesser team in postseason without gritty Komarov

March 16 2018

NHL analyst Matthew Barnaby weighs in on whether hockey fights can change the momentum of games, what the Sabres should do with Robin Lehner, Phil Housley's rookie campaign as a bench boss, James van Riemsdyk likely getting squeezed out of Toronto, the postseason value of Leo Komarov, and Curtis McElhinney's solid season.

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March 16: Blue Jays Kevin Pillar preparing for 2018 season

March 16 2018

Leafs and Raptors are both getting hot at the right time (24:00); Dan Shulman is down at Blue Jays Spring Training updating us on injuries (78:27); Alvin Williams after day one of March Madness (93:20); Matthew Barnaby discusses James van Riemsdyk's hot streak and the Komarov injury (113:03); and Blue Jays' centre fielder Kevin Pillar from Dunedin, Florida (123:58).

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Spring Training check-in with Kevin Pillar

March 16 2018

The Blue Jays' centre fielder touches on what he's working on to improve his game, finding chemistry with his new teammates in the outfield, if he has a preference where he goes in the batting order, the team's recent history of slow starts, and the tough task of getting by the Yankees & Red Sox.

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March 15: Leafs are red hot in Toronto

March 15 2018

The Leafs get a big comeback win but Andersen leaves with an injury (27:36); NBA Champion Scot Pollard gets set for March Madness (79:00); Nick Kypreos discusses a possible Freddy Andersen injury (94:48); Damien Cox states that this could be the best Leafs team ever (113:45); and Joe Theismann assesses the quarterback signings in the NFL (134:44).

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Looking at the QB shuffle with Joe Theismann

March 15 2018

The football great shares his takes on the recent quarterback moves in the NFL, if any of the moves left him scratching his head, how the Vikings look with Kirk Cousins, Washington filling the void with Alex Smith, if there's a clear move for the Browns at the draft, and Nate Solder leaving the Patriots for the Giants.

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Leaving Wednesday's game was the prudent move for Andersen

March 15 2018

Hockey Central's Nick Kypreos discusses the amount of physical contacts with goalies, the amount of injuries Frederik Andersen has gone through, players pulling themselves out of games due to health concerns, the folly that would be rushing Auston Matthews back to service, and Andreas Johnsson making his debut.

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Bill Self proving he's an elite coach with a Kansas team lacking top talent

March 15 2018

NBA champ Scot Pollard, who now hosts the podcast Planet Pollard, shares his insights on what to expect from the NCAA basketball tournament from the Kansas Jayhawks, and to share some stories from his NBA career.

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McCarron a good target for the Bills?

March 14 2018

Talk Of Fame Radio Network's Clark Judge touches on the Saints retaining the services of Drew Brees, the Vikings recruiting Kirk Cousins, where AJ McCarron may land, how the signings this week may impact the Giants' draft plans, and what happened with Malcolm Butler at the Super Bowl.

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Maybe listen to this before you fill out your Madness bracket

March 14 2018

Greg Brady & Elliott Price place a call to Sporting News college basketball columnist Mike DeCourcy to discuss the setup of the tournament, possible upsets, teams battling injuries, and the play of Gonzaga.

MLB Network's Jon Morosi weighs in on Josh Donaldson's calf injury, the possible return of Troy Tulowitzki in April, Blue Jays utility players in both the infield & outfield, and who may get the start on Opening Day.

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A big moment for TFC & MLS as squad squeaks by Tigres

March 14 2018

Soccer Central's James Sharman shares his takes on Toronto FC advancing to the CONCACAF Champions League semifinal thanks to the away goal rule. Sharman also discusses the unusual schedule Greg Vanney's side must contend with, and the likelihood North America gets upset by Morocco to host the 2026 World Cup.

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March 13: Who will start for the Blue Jays on opening day?

March 13 2018

Luke Fox tells us where Alex Ovechkin ranks among the best goal scorers (72:42); Mike Wilner discusses who should start opening day for the Blue Jays (95:57); Jerry Stackhouse on the Raptors youth and March Madness (125:07); plus Randip Janda & Bhupinder Hundal in-studio to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hockey Night in Canada's Punjabi edition (135:10).

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10 years of Hockey Night in Canada - Punjabi edition

March 13 2018

HNIC broadcasters Randip Janda & Bhupinder Hundal discuss the creation of the Punjabi sports program, the popularity of hockey among South Asians, where Alex Ovechkin ranks all-time among NHL goal scorers, the sad state of the Canucks, and which team Vancouverites hate the most.

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Jerry Stackhouse not surprised by 905ers' success in NBA

March 13 2018

The Raptors 905 coach discusses the pride he has in seeing his players flourish in the NBA, playing matinees, the advantage of having the development club within a short drive of the ACC, which guy he thinks will be next to make an impact with Dwane Casey's side, and to talk a bit about Tar Heels at March Madness.

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March 12: The Raptors are on fire

March 12 2018

Did the Raptors make a statement this weekend (31:29)?; the Leafs get a big win against Pittsburgh (55:00); Ian Leggatt tells us why Tiger Woods might be back to stay (85:22); Mitch Lawrence on the Raptors big weekend (98:37); Doug MacLean discusses goalie interference in the NHL (117:17); Chris Parker on what the Bills next move might be (137:50).

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Raptors look to be in its own class in the East, but . . .

March 12 2018

Sporting News & Forbes scribe Mitch Lawrence talks about whether the Cavaliers can once again kick it into another gear in the postseason, doubts about the Raptors, why he still places the Warriors over the Rockets in the West, the March Madness bracket, and the NBA possibly removing its college requirement for the draft.

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Are we entering a new era of Tiger Woods?

March 12 2018

Sportsnet golf analyst Ian Leggatt provides his insights on Tiger Woods' impressive performance over the weekend, why he didn't end up with the victory at the Valspar Championship, his popularity with peripheral golf fans, his impact on his competitors, and Corey Conners entering Sunday with the lead.

Former NBA PG Mike James, who now works as a player development consultant for the Rockets, shares his thoughts about a possible Houston-Toronto final, the club's 17-game win streak, how the Warriors view the Rockets' success, and the possibility of LeBron James heading to Texas.

The co-host of "31 Thoughts: The Podcast" touches on the lack of MVP talk for Evgeni Malkin & Alex Ovechkin, the job Jim Rutherford has done with the Penguins, if the Sabres have enough to build around, the two sides of Brad Marchand, and Auston Matthews' timeline to return.

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Jon Morosi: Possible Alford gets key at bats with Blue Jays in 2018

March 09 2018

The MLB Nework reporter Greg Brady & Elliott Price place a call to MLB Network's Jon Morosi to chat about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s and Bo Bichette's respective debuts in MLB Spring Training, the possibility of Anthony Alford starting the season in Toronto, and the future of free agency in baseball.

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Adam Graves on Rangers decision to take a step back

March 09 2018

The front office executive with the Rangers shares his thoughts regarding the team's decision to publicly announce before the trade deadline that they would be rebuilding, how the changes isn't necessarily a bad thing for Henrik Lundqvist, how much longer the Penguins can remain Stanley Cup contenders, being traded from the Red Wings to the Oilers, and his work with the Smilezone Foundation.

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March 8: Raptors clinch playoff spot

March 08 2018

The Raptors win a classic against the Pistons (32:00); former World Series champion Homer Bush will help call the Jays game today (83:40); Nick Kypreos on Auston Matthews' return timetable (95:37); former NHL All-Star forward Daniel Briere now GMing the Maine Mariners (125:23); and Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Laurent D. Tardif on football and becoming an MD (140:05).

Hockey Central's Nick Kypreos weighs in on Ron Francis being removed as GM of the Hurricanes & named president, the poor health of the Carolina franchise, re-visiting the Taylor Hall-Adam Larsson trade, and the timeline for Auston Matthews' return from injury.

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Chiefs OT Laurent Duvernay-Tardif close to tackling his MD

March 08 2018

The Kansas City Chiefs OT discusses being close to getting his doctorate in medicine, being an Olympic broadcaster for the CBC, the issue of concussions in football, the possibility of getting an MD on his jersey, and starting the 2018 season with Patrick Mahomes as his QB.

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Daniel Briere starting another career in the ECHL

March 08 2018

The former NHL All-Star talks about his new role as the GM of the Maine Mariners, turning down a request from Jean Beliveau, playing in the NHL at a time when his size was deemed to be a detriment, the pressure that comes with a big contract, Auston Matthews calling him one of his idols, and the Canadiens being stripped of players he once shared the ice with.

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Homer Bush impressed with depth Blue Jays now have

March 08 2018

The ex-MLBer & guest Blue Jays broadcaster shares his thoughts on Toronto's ability to contend with the Red Sox & Yankees, the club's need to avoid another awful April, some of the team's young prospects, the emphasis on the homerun vs. just getting a hit, the possibility of getting rid of the shift, and being on a solid Jays team in 1999 only to finish well back of the AL East race.

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March 7: Raptors continue to surge

March 07 2018

We recap of the Raptors win over the Hawks (31:44); Damien Cox on Hockey Hall of Fame voting plus Tiger and Phil returning to the leader board (31:44); Former Leafs captains Doug Gilmour and Wendel Clark on together (114:38); and 1995 AL MVP Mo Vaughn on the current state of baseball (126:19); and Tim Micallef talks Raptors and CIS basketball (138:26).

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Pitching a few fashionable questions to Mo Vaughn

March 07 2018

The 3-time All-Star touches on his ability to hit the opposite field, when he first realized he was having an MVP season in 1995, how free agency has played out this offseason, the emphasis of homeruns over just getting a hit in the current game, and his post-baseball career in menswear.

The Maple Leafs greats join Greg Brady & Elliott Price to provide their thoughts on the atmosphere surrounding the current edition of the team, if Mike Babcock's crew has what it takes to win the Stanley Cup, comparables of Auston Matthews from their era, how the OHL has changed over the past couple of decades, and to promote funding for the MLSE LaunchPad.

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March 6: Leafs lose in Buffalo

March 06 2018

Gord Stellick tries to help us figure out last night's goalie interference non-call (32:20); Bruce Gradkowski breaks down the top QB prospects at the NFL Combine (100:05); and Andrew Peters tells us how the Sabres could improve quickly (129:05).

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Point Taken special: "Rain" coming to Toronto

March 06 2018

The very popular production of "Rain - A Tribute To The Beatles" returns to Toronto next week over March Break, & Sportsnet 590 The FAN's resident music aficionado, Greg Brady, had a chance to chat with the "Paul who plays Paul." Paul Curatolo takes to the stage as Paul McCartney next week for a week-long run at the amazing Princess Of Wales Theatre on King Street West.

They talked the legacy of the Beatles, the complexity of staging such a show, and the grind that touring can be for every single musical act ever!

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It's not all negative with the Buffalo Sabres

March 06 2018

WGR 550's Andrew Peters weighs in on Frederik Andersen's ability to perform in the postseason, the Sabres' improved play of late, if the negativity among the fans & media influences the team, how Jack Eichel views the club, and the rivalry between Toronto & Buffalo.

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March 5: How much stock should we put in the Leafs' Stadium Series loss?

March 05 2018

Brady and Price recap the Leafs' loss to the Capitals in their Stadium Series match-up (31:44); Rogers Cup Tournament Director Roger Hale on the Rogers Cup, expectations for Shapovalov, Raonic, Auger-Aliassime, and Bouchard this season (84:37); Don Cherry on outdoor games, and Frederik Andersen's incredible goaltending (95:08); the guys recap the Oscars(117:13); Sporsnet's Doug MacLean on the Oilers' struggles, the Panthers' hot streak, and the Islanders' six-game losing skid(125:25); Raptors radio voice Paul Jones breaks down another the team's win over the Hornets (137:55).

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Optimism for Canadians to go deep at Rogers Cup

March 05 2018

Rogers Cup Tournament Director Karl Hale talk about the talent participating in the tournament, expectations for Denis Shapovalov & Felix Auger Aliassime, the amount of injuries on the men's tour, Milos Raonic entering his prime, and if Eugenie Bouchard can return to being a top player.

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Don Cherry: Andersen's stolen more games than any goalie I've ever seen

March 05 2018

The hockey icon joins Greg Brady & Elliott Price to discuss the weather during the Capitals-Maple Leafs outdoor games, if stadium games should still be scheduled, Frederik Andersen's Vezina-calibre season, how the Leafs stack up vs. the Bruins & Lightning, Toronto's play without Auston Matthews, and his impressions of the Olympic tournament.

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Ron MacLean on sad state of Sens, Quebec on sidelines, Flames' stadium

March 02 2018

The host of HNIC discusses the Senator's disappointing season, the Jets looking like strong Stanley Cup contenders, Taylor Hall's MVP-calibre season, Quebec City still waiting for an NHL club, and the stadium situation in Calgary.

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March 2: Leafs versus Capitals outdoors

March 02 2018

The Leafs get set to take on the Capitals outdoors tomorrow (19:40); Arden Zwelling joins us from Dunedin to talk Blue Jays Spring Trainging (74:23); TFC Defender Drew Moor gets set for game one of 2018 season (86:51); NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman gives us the latest from around the league (107:47); and Hometown Hockey is in Markham on Sunday, Ron MacLean joins us to set the scene (130:15).

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Karlsson manning the blueline in Toronto? Friedman can see that happening

March 02 2018

"31 Thoughts: The Podcast" co-host Elliotte Friedman talks about the possibility of Erik Karlsson going to Toronto, the hot potato that is Bobby Ryan's contract, the struggles with the Sabres, the Jets attracting players, and Gary Bettman in Calgary today.

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Drew Moor: We have the depth to go after every trophy

March 02 2018

The TFC defender discusses playing in -16 degrees Celsius weather vs. the Rapids, coming into the 2018 season with pretty much the same club, the motivation for the team this year, new teammate Gregory van der Wiel, the challenge of focusing on MLS games while still in the CONCACAF Champions League tournament, and facing Tigres UANL.

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March 1: Raptors win, Tavares sweepstakes, and the Oscars

March 01 2018

Recap of the Raptors win over the Magic (29:55); Boomer Esiason on the New York Rangers and the New York quarterbacks (34:56); why would Tavares go to Montreal (58:03)?; what is Jon Gruden thinking (65:27)!?; we discuss some of the worst Oscars winners from the past (87:50); and Nick Kypreos gives his trade deadline thoughts (102:03).